Its Over Thank God - Who else feels like this

Ah, thanks.
I am turning into a horrible old moaner, though.

I'm quite ashamed at myself sometimes

A good rave up would probably sort me out (or kill me!)

No you’re not Miss A, I love your comments, they always stand out💕

I've not got faith in anything at all.

That's why I'm such a miserable old biddy.

One doesn’t need faith to enjoy what started as a pagan rave up to brighten midwinter.

I'm always pleased to see the back of it, though I appreciate people with faith enjoy the celebrations.

BlueBelle

Thank goodness it’s done and dusted, decks all down, tree packed away and I can wash it out of my hair , a time of year I really don't like much at all
Phew it’s done it’s gone

That's how I feel too. Everything's down and put away and we can get back to some kind of normality now.

Thank goodness it’s done and dusted, decks all down, tree packed away and I can wash it out of my hair , a time of year I really don't like much at all
Phew it’s done it’s gone

I have a family birthday celebration tomorrow and after that the festivities are over for me. It's back to home made soup and cutting down on chocolate.

Monday is Epiphany -- and so it blessedly ends.

megan777

Christmas is great for kids, but for adults, it’s a lot of pressure to make everything “perfect.”

Only if you choose to see it that way. I have never felt any desire to make Christmas 'perfect', whatever that might mean.

I’m relieved! Love getting together but the chaos won’t be missed until next year

Christmas is great for kids, but for adults, it’s a lot of pressure to make everything “perfect.”

Well we've had a lovely Christmas. On our own on the day, but out to lunch with daughter, SIL, + two grown-up granddaughters + partners and, last but certainly not least grandson aged 17. A really wonderful day with no cooking or clearing up for anyone. Lots of presents given and received, a good time had by all. Really perked us up.

Marydoll

Our elves cost us next to nothing. They even have pyjamas and dressing gowns, purchased from the Pound shops. No great expense here.

My DGD is pretty sharp, but she loves the fun of it all, even if a tad suspicious.

I find them daft.

GC like them, naturally we purchased, I made little pyjamas. Silly fun.

Anato that’s terrible. I feel so sad for you.

Our elves cost us next to nothing. They even have pyjamas and dressing gowns, purchased from the Pound shops. No great expense here.

My DGD is pretty sharp, but she loves the fun of it all, even if a tad suspicious.

I think I might get an elf next year, merry japes for MrJ 🎅
I’m still loving this Christmas period, the grandchildren are off school, my children off work, so we’re seeing more of them all, the pace of life has slowed down.
Our grandchildren at 11 and 17, my son and daughter in their 30’s, still love our rituals/traditions at Christmas, that’s as magical as an elf or Father Christmas.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

MissInterpreted

My GS doesn't have the elf - no-one else in his class bothers who has it or who doesn't. It's just another expense, along with the fad for xmas eve boxes - I even know someone who does those for her dogs, then they get presents on xmas day too. It's all commercialised nonsense.

Yes an added expense. But people will always spend their disposable income on whatever takes their fancy … pets, crafting, gardening, baking, cruises even!.

Who are we to judge?

Of course people can spend their money on whatever we choose - just as we are free to judge those choices if we want to.
And maybe my children and GS were just more questioning than some, but I know by seven, they were already pretty suspicious about the whole Santa thing (thankfully no elves when my children were that age).

Ours neither Iam. 😊
All the magical images are a joy for the young ‘uns.

I know it’s an irritant for some but the idea a seven year old is beyond a bit of giddy magic - well ours aren’t

MissInterpreted

My GS doesn't have the elf - no-one else in his class bothers who has it or who doesn't. It's just another expense, along with the fad for xmas eve boxes - I even know someone who does those for her dogs, then they get presents on xmas day too. It's all commercialised nonsense.

Yes an added expense. But people will always spend their disposable income on whatever takes their fancy … pets, crafting, gardening, baking, cruises even!.

Who are we to judge?

escaped

That's a shame, MissInterpreted. There are so many ideas for classroom activities relating to The Elf, especially creative writing. There's an abundance of resources at KS1 & KS2 which teachers can use, and the children respond well and enjoy the tasks set. It seems to capture their imagination. Of course, any child who isn't bothered can develop their own individual stories.

I don't think we have KS1 and 2 here in Scotland. But he has a very active imagination and at 7, is probably past all the elf stuff anyway.

That's a shame, MissInterpreted. There are so many ideas for classroom activities relating to The Elf, especially creative writing. There's an abundance of resources at KS1 & KS2 which teachers can use, and the children respond well and enjoy the tasks set. It seems to capture their imagination. Of course, any child who isn't bothered can develop their own individual stories.

My GS doesn't have the elf - no-one else in his class bothers who has it or who doesn't. It's just another expense, along with the fad for xmas eve boxes - I even know someone who does those for her dogs, then they get presents on xmas day too. It's all commercialised nonsense.

We have a set of elves too. DH enjoys thinking up pranks, as much as I do.